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GB 249 T-GED/12/3/8/7 · Piece · 17 September 1903
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Reminds Patrick Geddes of the proposal that Professor Cunningham should become a Director for the Town and Gown Association. Gives a positive account on the number of residents staying at the Halls. Confirms promotional booklets are being sent to students who have entered Preliminary Examinations. Discusses the extent to which Lister House, Ramsay Lodge, Blackie House and St. Giles are being booked. Mentions the Venture at Musselburgh has not been successful that year. Mentions Dr. Gibson, Mr. Caird, professor Alexander Crum Brown, Lorne Campbell, Professor Martin and Professor McEwan.

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GB 249 T-GED/12/3/8/32 · Piece · 10 November 1910
Part of Patrick Geddes papers
  1. Writes concerning the repayment of a loan to Henry Beveridge by the Town and Gown Association and encloses a copy of a letter from Ross and Connell dated the 8th of November [extant]. Suggests the only way forward is either the voluntary liquidation of the Town and Gown Association or dividing the shares of the Association.

  2. Enclosed copy letter from Ross and Connell, to Whitson and Methuen, 8 November 1910.
    Acknowledge receipt of Whitson and Methuen’s letter of the 7th of November. Reassert Henry Beveridge’s position and call for the repayment of the loan and the incurred interest. If the Town and Gown Association cannot repay the loan, then Henry Beveridge will place the Association in liquidation.

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GB 249 T-GED/12/3/8/34 · Piece · 15 November 1910
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Acknowledges receipt of Patrick Geddes’ letter. Discusses the possible liquidation of the Town and Gown Association in the event the debt to Henry Beveridge cannot be repaid, his skepticism regarding the benefits of a meeting between the Town and Gown Association and the University and City Association and the difficulty of selling the Lawnmarket property. Mentions John Ross of Ross and Connell.

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GB 249 T-GED/12/3/8/44 · Piece · 26 April 1911
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Acknowledges receipt of Patrick Geddes’ two letters. Discusses the urgency of having all Directors of the Town and Gown Association sign an official document. Tells Geddes that unless they find other lenders or secure a new loan with the North British and Mercantile Insurance Company, the Town and Gown Association faces great difficulties. Mentions Miss Forbes, Andrew John Herbertson, McCandlish, and Mr. Page.

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GB 249 T-GED/12/3/8/75 · Piece · 28 April 1915
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Acknowledges receipt of Patrick Geddes’ two letters, one from Bombay and the other from P.& O. ship and dated 25 April. Informs Geddes that Ramsay Lodge had been taken as a school for young officers, bringing in a constant monthly income. Discusses the University Halls accounts and is overall more hopeful regarding the financial situation of the Town and Gown Association.

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GB 249 T-GED/12/3/31/30 · Piece · 16 March 1912
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Expresses his appreciation for the ‘Masque of Learning’, mentions its educational value and great public and financial success. Thanks Patrick Geddes, Anna Geddes and the members of the Outlook Tower who organised it. Informs Geddes that many former residents of the University Hall have sent letters of appreciation to be read at the Hall Dinner.

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GB 249 T-GED/7/10/77 · Stuk · 26 October 1911
Part of Patrick Geddes papers

Writes about several financial matters relating to Town and Gown; Branford's effort to raise money in London to pay off the University and City Association debt to the Town and Gown Association; the solvency of the [University and City Association]. Also mentions the misuse of loans from [A.J.] Herbertson and [J.A.] Thomson and the repayment of a loan from Mrs. Milne Murray. Typescript.

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